Casuarina Sands

Casuarina Sands is a river beach and recreation reserve on the Murrumbidgee River in western Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, accessed via Casuarina Sands Road off Cotter Road. Managed as part of the Murrumbidgee River Corridor, it is known for its sandy riverbank, casuarina-lined surroundings and bushland setting. The reserve is popular for swimming, fishing, canoeing and picnicking, offering a natural inland beach experience close to central Canberra.

Visitors can expect a sandy inland beach on a bend of the Murrumbidgee River surrounded by casuarina trees and native bushland. The reserve has a flat grassy picnic area with tables and barbecues, toilets, car parking and a canoe/kayak launch point. The river is used for swimming, paddling and fishing, with open areas for relaxing and walking along the riverbank. It is a natural, low-key recreation setting without shops or lifeguard services.